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01/06/2017
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found In Waterford
A murder investigation is underway following the discovery of a body at a flat in Waterford.
The body of 48-year-old Abdi Rasheed Kaaheen Shire was found at around 9.20am at the Wellington Street property on Wednesday, 31 May.
The deceased is a Somali National and had lived in the Waterford City area.
A post mortem examination has been completed and for operational reasons Gardaí are not releasing details. However, officers have now upgraded their investigation from a suspicious death to a murder enquiry.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for information, in particular they are appealing to members of the local and extended Somali community who may be in a position to assist with this investigation to contact the Gardaí at Waterford on 051- 305300, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
(LM)
The body of 48-year-old Abdi Rasheed Kaaheen Shire was found at around 9.20am at the Wellington Street property on Wednesday, 31 May.
The deceased is a Somali National and had lived in the Waterford City area.
A post mortem examination has been completed and for operational reasons Gardaí are not releasing details. However, officers have now upgraded their investigation from a suspicious death to a murder enquiry.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for information, in particular they are appealing to members of the local and extended Somali community who may be in a position to assist with this investigation to contact the Gardaí at Waterford on 051- 305300, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
(LM)
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